A very colorful – holiday side salad with red, white and green – so it looks gorgeous when served. This hearty salad begins with baby spring greens, avocado, crumbed feta, candied pecans and Ocean Spray Dried Cranberries in a delectable balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients:

baby spring greens mix
1 medium avocado, diced
1/4 cup Ocean Spray® Dried Cranberries
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup candied pecans
balsamic dressing
salt and pepper

• 2/3 cup (150 mL) white or semi-sweet chocolate chips, optional

Directions:

In a large salad bowl, combine greens, diced avocado, dried cranberries and crumbled feta cheese. Toss with a few tablespoons of balsamic dressing, as well as a sprinkle of salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate or serve immediately, adding in pecans just before serving to preserve their crunch.

Yield:

4 to 6